Udupi: A car driver sustained injuries after losing control of the vehicle and falling into a roadside drain near Kanyana in Hebri taluk.
The accident occurred when the car was travelling along the road near Kanyana. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and plunge into the roadside drain.
The front portion of the car was damaged in the accident, while the driver suffered injuries in the impact.
Locals rush to driver’s aid
Local residents who noticed the accident immediately came to the driver’s assistance. They helped rescue the injured driver from the vehicle and shifted him to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The exact circumstances that led to the driver losing control of the car were not immediately known.
The accident caused damage to the vehicle, particularly its front section, after it fell into the drain beside the road.
Accident raises road safety concerns
The incident highlights the risks faced by motorists when vehicles suddenly lose control on roads, particularly along stretches with roadside drains and uneven edges.
The injured driver was taken to hospital without delay, allowing him to receive medical attention following the accident.
Further details regarding the driver’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the accident were awaited.